CORNING, Tehama County, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 — A three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck injured at least one person on Thursday afternoon, October 22, on northbound Highway 99 at Lassen Road near Corning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision involved a big rig, a Toyota Highlander and a black sedan. Dispatch notes initially listed injuries as unknown before the agency reclassified the call as a crash with minor injuries.
Radio traffic indicated at least one driver had gotten out of their vehicle near the scene, and the roadway was marked as a hazard for passing traffic while crews worked to clear it. A tow truck responding to the scene reportedly ended up blocking a southbound lane, prompting a report to authorities, though CHP records do not say how long that lasted.
Northbound lanes were reported moving again within roughly 10 minutes of a request for a tow rotation, and a large number of witnesses were noted at the scene. One tow request was later canceled, and another company, based in Corning, was called in with an estimated 20-minute response time.
The CHP has not released the names of those involved or said what led to the crash. The incident remains under investigation.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Corning, CA
The truck crash was reported at Highway 99 and Lassen Road in Corning. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Tehama County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are a truck's blind spots and why do they matter?
Large trucks have wide no-visibility zones along both sides, in front of, and behind the cab. Drivers who linger in these spots may not be seen, which is one reason crashes happen during lane changes or merges near semis.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully beneath a truck's trailer, usually in a rear-end or side-impact collision. These crashes can cause severe injury because the trailer strikes the smaller vehicle above its main safety structure.
What are common causes of large-truck accidents?
Fatigue, following too closely, blind-spot lane changes, mechanical failure, and difficulty stopping quickly due to a truck's weight are frequent factors investigators look at after a crash like this one.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Corning, CA
If you're involved in a crash with a commercial truck, move to a safe spot if possible and call 911 right away. Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a medical professional, since pain from a collision can take hours or days to show up. Take photos of the vehicles and roadway if you're able, and get contact information for any witnesses nearby. Keep a copy of the CHP incident report once it's available, and follow up with your own doctor if symptoms develop after the initial evaluation.
